Independent disc stubble cultivators

OPTIMER103, 103R and 1003 Series

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MIXING EFFICIENCYAT HIGH SPEED

103, 103R AND 1003 SERIES

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In today’s economic environment, one of theways to reduce costs is to move to minimumcultivation and no-till techniques.

Stubble cultivation, the first operation afterharvesting, is crucial for minimum tillagetechniques to succeed.

Stubble cultivation has several aims:

• Creating a seedbed (forced emergence ofweed for regrowth and volunteer seeds)

• Straw decomposition

• Preparing future operations (seeding)

• Levelling the soil

• Preventing evaporation

• Increasing pest control

KUHN took all these objectives into accountwhen developing the OPTIMER+: rapid stubblecultivation immediately after harvest.

Working width(m)Models

OPTIMER+ 103 24/28 and 32 3/3.5 and 4

OPTIMER+ 103R 32/40 and 48 4/5 and 6

OPTIMER+ 1003 32/40/48 and 60 4/5/6 and 7.5

Numberof discs

Independent discstubble cultivatorsKUHN in brief :

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GREATER COMFORT

Hubs with double row of obliquecontact ball bearings. The new hubs arelubricated for life. No more maintenancerequired: time savings. No penetration offoreign bodies during disc replacement.

INCREASED CLEARANCE

The new arms provide increasedclearance to the frame. (additional126 mm between the frame and soil)Increased capacity in case of largequantities of plant residues: wider rangeof use.

BENEFITS OF THE 103 AND 1103 AND 1003 SERIES

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INDEPENDENTDISC SAFETY

Individual disc safety is ensured by asystem of 4 polyurethane elastomerblocks allowing the discs to move ifan obstacle is hit. As each disc reactsindependently, the working depth isnot altered across the whole machine.

SAVINGS

510 mm discs with small notches.

Goal:- work in small quantities of plant

residues- improved work for shallow stubble

clearing.

TYPE OF DISC

510 mm curved discs with notches.

Goal:- work in large quantities of plant

residues- shredd crop residues- even mixing of soil/residues.

OF THE 103 AND 1003 SERIES

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SIMPLE AND ACCURATE ADJUSTMENT, NOTOOLS NEEDED

Working depth adjustment is quick and tools-free thanks to spacers’chargers 1 . As standard 2 , the working depth adjustment ismechanical but it’s available with hydraulic assistance 3 in option.As a result, it’s very simple and comfortable to adapt the workingdepth from 3 to 10 cm.

TINE HARROW (optional) 4

This optional extra can be used to increase the levelling capacityof your OPTIMER.

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IDEAL FOR INTER-CROPMANAGEMENT IN TILLAGE SYSTEM

COMPACT DESIGN

The OPTIMER’s compact design and small overhang means it can be adapted to most tractors you would find on mixed farms.

• Working at shallow depth (between 3 and 10 cm) to enhance even emergence of weedsand seeds from previous crop.

• intensive mixing of crop residues with the soil to encourage decomposition.• Packing levelled soil.• Level ploughed soil.

its high work speed ensures high field workoutput.

MOUNTED RIGID 103 SERIE

WORK QUALITY

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THE DISCS ARE INCLINED IN RELATION TO BOTH THE GROUNDSPEED ANDVERTICALLY

The disc attack angle gives them a large capacity to penetrate the soil.Their shape provides intensive mixing of soil and crop residues.

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HITCHED TO THE LIFT ARMS

This gives the trailed machine several advantages:• Easy to adapt to the traction height• Load transfer on the tractor for improved adhesion• Reduced turning radius.

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The trailed version can be equipped with front gauge wheels to follow perfectlythe soil.

For more comfort, these wheelsare available with the hydraulic assistance

by spacers in option.

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T–RING ROLLER

Diameter: 600 mmWeight: 130 kg/m• Crumbles clay and/or cloddy soil• Keeps its roughness on loams• Helps straw decomposition.

T-LINER ROLLER

Diameter: 600 mmWeight: 140 kg/m• Good performance in stony grounds• Good crumbling• Good compaction over the whole width.

PACKLINER ROLLER

Diameter: 600 mmWeight: 165 kg/m• Excellent consolidation• Good at forced seed emergence• Operates well in damp conditions.

FOR OPTIMIZED PACKING:A RANGE OF ROLLERS FOR 103 AND 1003 SERIES

WORK QUALITY

VERSATILITY: WHY NOT USE YOUR STUBBLE CULTIVATOR TO DRILL?

The SH small seed drill can be fitted to drill a cover crop.You also have the possibility to fit a distribution head to a front hopper to broadcast seed.

CRUMBLER ROLLER

Diameter: 550 mmWeight: 75 kg/m

• Proper tamping level with load transfer• Light-weight, long service life• Versatility.

RIGHT SIDE DEFLECTOR(as option)

For good control of side ejections.

COMB HARROW(as option)

It increases the straw levelling and distribu-tion capacity as well as regulates the flow ofsoil and residues

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Technical specifications OPTIMER+

OPTIMER+303

OPTIMER+353

OPTIMER+403

OPTIMER+403R

OPTIMER+503R

OPTIMER+603R

OPTIMER+4003

OPTIMER+5003

OPTIMER+6003

OPTIMER+7503

Design mounted rigid mounted foldable trailed

Working width (m/ft) 3/9’10“ 3.5/11’6“ 4/13’1“ 4/13’1“ 5/16’5“ 6/19’8“ 4/13’1“ 5/16’5“ 6/19’8“ 7.5/24’7“

Transport width (m/ft) 3/9’10“ 3.5/11’6“ 4/13’1“ 3/9’10“ < 3/9’10“

Number of discs 24 28 32 32 40 48 32 40 48 60

Diameter of discs (mm/inches) 510/20 large or small notches (on request)

Maximum power requirement(kW/hp)

110/150 129/175 147/200 147/200 184/250 221/300 147/200 184/250 221/300 265/360

Weight (kg/lbs) depending onequipment

1670/3682

1940/4277

2290/5049

2815/6206

3552/7831

3877/8547

4400/9700

4825/10.637

5200/11.464

5500/12.125

Hydraulic fitting 2 DA

Types of rollers availableCrumbler/T-Ring/T-Liner/PackLiner

Crumbler/T-Ring/T-Liner

Crumbler/T-Ring/T-Liner/Packliner

T-Ring/T-Liner/Packliner

Lighting and signalling Optional As standard

Transport wheels - 400/55 x 22.5 500/45 x 22.5

Road homologation DREAL/TÜV

BENEFITS FOR MAXIMUM USE AND PROFITABILITYOF YOUR EQUIPMENT

KUHN SERVICES:*

Express spare parts service 24/7You urgently need spare parts? With KUHN SOS ORDER benefitfrom express delivery seven days a week, 365 days a year.Thus,you can minimize machine downtime considerably and increaseyour work output.

The choice of professionals!Benefit from 36 months in complete serenity because of KUHN´sPROTECT + warranty. You can concentrate exclusively on yourwork and the performance of your machine. Because this iswhatyou expect, when investing in high-tech machinery.

For ever quicker repairs!An unexpected technical problem always occurs at the wrongtime. Your KUHN dealer can support you quickly and efficientlythanks to KUHN I TECH. With this 24/7 online service, a quickand exact diagnosis is possible.

Invest rationally!New machine necessary, financing unsure? Modernize yourequipment and develop your farm with KUHN FINANCE,in total safety and according to your needs and demands.We offer custom-made finance solutions, adapted to yourrequirements.

*Certain services are not available in all countries.

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ENHANCED STUBBLE CULTIVATION

STUBBLE CULTIVATIONRANGE

OPTIMER+ DISCOVER CULTIMER PERFORMER

Working width (m/ft) 3/9’10“ to 7.5/24’7“3.40/11’1“ to

5.20/17’3/9’10“ to

6/19’7“4/13’ to7/22’9“

Transport width (m/ft)3/9’10“ and

4/13’<2.65/8’8“

2.82/9’2“ to3.50/11’4“

3/9’10“

Number of discs or tines 24 to 60 discs 28 to 44 discs 10 to 19 tines 14 to 26 tines

Recommended working depth (cm) 3 to 10 5 to 18 5 to 35 10 to 35

Mounted or trailed version Mounted and Trailed Trailed Mounted and Trailed Trailed

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103, 103R AND 1003 SERIES